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  1. Reddit by DasherDiva Feb 23rd

    When Spouse watches my work:

    I have gotten to where I don’t show my spouse any of my audition videos, performance clips, or acting class recordings because he rarely has anything good to say. Worst critic. I know it’s like well you’re getting honest feedback but it’s the kind of feedback...

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  2. Reddit by SomeEpicName Feb 23rd

    Have you taken any acting classes?

    I live in Hollywood and recently decided to reconnect with my childhood theater kid dream of being an actor, starting with comedy skits I've written myself for TikTok. Most of my friends have taken some kind of lessons at acting schools, universities, or...

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  3. Reddit by AbelBryanVA Feb 22nd

    Are voice actors welcome here?

    I know r/VoiceActing exists, but I like to participate in discussions about all aspects of voice acting, including the actual acting. I've spent the past few months of my spare time fine tuning my recording space and quality to a professional level, but now I...

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  4. Reddit by amanano Feb 22nd

    If saying "Macbeth" in a theatre is supposed to bring bad luck, what to actors do who, while performing the "Scottish Play", have to address or refer to the Macbeth character? (for example in a line like "All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, thane of Glamis!"

    Is that bad luck thing only caused, when "Macbeth" is used to refer to the "Scottish Play" but not when it is used to refer to the character? Or is it okay to use it while performing the Scottish Play but not at any other time?

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  5. Reddit by throwaway-amiinsane Feb 22nd

    I don't want to take this role... am I stupid?

    I've never booked anything major. A couple indies that I'm proud of but didn't get any immediate career traction for me. I recently auditioned for something that was presented as filming 1)In my home country 2)Used a different script than what they're...

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  6. Reddit by Celestial_Medicine Feb 22nd

    Avails sucking harder than ever

    Any other commercial actors ready to light themselves on fire with the last minute auds on a Saturday or the avails that tie you up for days, rendering your next week worthless? I’m fine not getting the job, but the fact that it can take casting 6+ days to...

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  7. Reddit by tkea Feb 21st

    Actors in Italy

    Hi! I am an actor who fairly recently moved to Italy, and would love to keep acting even if it doesn't pay anything. So, does anyone here know of any clubs, groups, etc. based in Italy who do films, shorts, theater, or anything to that matter in English. And...

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  8. Reddit by sailor_melody Feb 21st

    Unplugging as a working actor?

    Hello acting pals! ​ I recently got to go on vacation and while I had an auto-responder on and while my agent was aware I wouldn't be too tied to my phone, I still found myself having to field questions and figure out and shoot auditions/etcetc while...

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  9. Reddit by JesterOfTheSwamp Feb 21st

    How long does a famous actor spend on a single role?

    I’ve been wondering about this a lot lately. How long does an actor typically spend on a role for preproductions, filming, interviews and promotions after, etc.? I know it differs from person to person but generally speaking, how much preparation does an a...

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  10. Reddit by Ok_Explanation_2317 Feb 21st

    Advice needed

    How do agents, directors, casting directors reach out to actors after seeing their movie at festivals or screenings? I mean actors who are just starting out. I don't have social media, if they were interested in reaching out to me would they bother to ask a...

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  11. Reddit by JaekLee27 Feb 21st

    Actors rates

    Hey, have any of you been cast for promotional advertising product videos that you film from home? It's with a company that sells a variety of products and they are wanting to know my rate per video (and probably be 1-2minutes video) so hard to charge per...

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  12. Reddit by wasgooddog Feb 21st

    Moving to la at 18 to be an actor

    Hey Reddit, I have been on for a bit and have been lurking for a while but am now deciding to make a post. That’s it I have decided that im going to move to La and be an actor, how did this come to be we’ll let me explain. Essentially I’ve always been called...

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  13. Reddit by Treevor191 Feb 21st

    New actor here looking on what to do next

    Hi for some background I have recently taken some acting classes and one of my acting coaches is someone who has worked on tv shows and movies before and he thinks I’m ready. We have filmed some scenes to put together on a reel/resume for me and basically I’m...

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  14. Reddit by Easy-Ad-8310 Feb 21st

    What to do if you don’t live in prime area?

    I live in a little town with basically no market for actors. I’m also on the older side/have responsibilities. Acting is something I’m very passionate about, have been for a long time. I want to pursue it, but I feel like I physically can’t. Is it possible to...

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